Process Quality Engineer

# Job Description Summary

The Process Quality Engineer (PQE) is responsible for driving process & product quality by reducing defects within repair processes. Successful candidates will partner with cross functional teams to build quality into each step of the repair. Process Quality Engineer will develop Quality Management System expertise to support the leadership in maintaining compliance and striving for excellence through continuous improvement activities.

# Job Description

Responsibilities:

- Plan and execute qualification requirement for new repair methods for Gas Turbine Rotors being transferred to facility.

- Build in quality to drive a ‘zero defect’ culture with Quality, sustaining operations compliance to regulatory & non-regulatory requirements.

- Drive and lead problem solving activities deploying corrective and preventative actions to reduce defects and eliminate reoccurring quality defects.

- Daily support to the operations team to ensure compliance rand development of repair methods and to Quality Management System procedures.

- Resolution of actions relating to non-conformance reports, Stop Works Events and Quality Concerns.

- Lead defect reduction projects and working inclusively with Operations and Engineering to resolve shop floor quality issues promptly.

- Championing quality initiatives and CoPQ reduction projects in the cell. Conducting assigned internal audits to ensure compliance to local procedures

- Support training activities for all employees relating to quality.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (preferably in Engineering – Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical or related technical engineering background); OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial or similar industry.

- 3 years' experience working with new product introduction qualification of products or methods for manufacturing or repair processes (Or has complete the GE VERNOVA / GE OMLP program)

Eligibility Requirements:

- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

- This position is 100% onsite at GE Richmond, VA Service Center

Desired Characteristics:

- Prior experience in a Quality Management System/QMS (IE: ISO 9001 requirements)

- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

- Experience within a power generation repair business

- Demonstrated ability to lead change

- Ability to influence and motivate others within a team environment

- Good understanding of workshop practices/processes

- Strong communication & organizational skills

- Demonstrated project management experience

- Proficiency with computer tools (MS Office minimum)

- Proactive with high level of integrity

Pay Transparency

The starting base pay range for this position is $81,700.00 - 100,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on May 16, 2025, or thereafter.

- The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Benefits Available to You

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- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

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About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes